James Hardie Industries PLC
James Hardie Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, James Hardie Industries completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
James Hardie Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into James Hardie Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of James Hardie Industries amounted to 596,700 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of James Hardie Industries decreased by 7.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
James Hardie Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are James Hardie Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of James Hardie Industries were 331,274 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has James Hardie Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, James Hardie Industries's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that James Hardie Industries's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), James Hardie Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are James Hardie Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, James Hardie Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 265,426 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has James Hardie Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, James Hardie Industries's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that James Hardie Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), James Hardie Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that James Hardie Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does James Hardie Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, James Hardie Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
James Hardie Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into James Hardie Industries's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, James Hardie Industries reported 2,310,009 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of James Hardie Industries includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, James Hardie Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,310,009 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 96.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has James Hardie Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 61.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does James Hardie Industries disclose?
In 2023, James Hardie Industries reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,494,089 tCOâ‚‚e (64.68%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 431,141 tCOâ‚‚e (18.66%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 175,229 tCOâ‚‚e (7.59%)
James Hardie Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into James Hardie Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, James Hardie Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 2,906,709 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.28% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to James Hardie Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.4%.